2009 Renault Megane vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Renault Megane and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Megane (227 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Renault Megane (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Renault Megane | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Megane | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |